If you could “hot-rod” your airplane to improve its performance without turning wrenches, wouldn’t you give it a try? While automotive enthusiasts have long used electronic tweaking to fine-tune their cars’ top speed, acceleration, and other traits, pilots have not always had as many options. Now CubCrafters is offering a performance-enhancing software upgrade for its […]

Recently, while gardening on a clear, sunny day, I heard the throb of an aircraft engine in the distance. As the sound grew clearer I suspected it came from an older model, maybe powered by a vintage Continental, 90 hp or less. The engine’s tone was relaxed, as if just cruising along at relatively low […]

For those of us who tend to choose the “continue on the web” option when calling up our favorite online tools and information sources through websites, Garmin has made flight planning a bit easier. Garmin’s popular SmartCharts flight planning and charting tool, known for decluttering chart data and helping pilots focus on the most relevant […]

Gloss-black finish is meant to complement modern paint schemes.

Affordable step-up aircraft are available for diligent shoppers

Certain models can offer economical routes into the air for pilots on a budget.

ON Capital has funded operations to include the anticipated Highwing aircraft.

Company states classic biplanes succumbed to rising costs and falling demand.

Employees and customers say they ‘did not see it coming.’

Compact upgrade brings high-speed Wi-Fi to the cabin.

Delivery of first certifiable batteries moves SFX1 hybrid aircraft toward first flight planned later this year.

Arrangement brings numerous parts suppliers together under a common name.